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Slip, slop and slap on sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. Explore a collection of summer safety resources that include bike food, fire, beach, boat and water safety along with the work of Surf Life Saving NZ. SCIS no. 1833492

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2010 surf lifesaving little nippers

2010 surf lifesaving little nippers

Little nippers develops personal, life saving and competition skills, in a safe aquatic environment.

Surf lifeboat crew

Surf lifeboat crew

Surf lifeboat crew in action at the Wellington Surf Lifesaving Championships. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford 13 March 1997. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s...

Lifejacket exchanges bring 'cheap as chips' safety

Lifejacket exchanges bring 'cheap as chips' safety

A new initiative swapping old life jackets for new ones at a discounted price is hoping to save lives on New Zealand water this summer.

Cancer Society warns drivers to slip, slop and slap

Cancer Society warns drivers to slip, slop and slap

The Cancer Society is warning drivers to slip, slop and then slap on some gloves to protect their skin from melanoma.

Pets need sunscreen too

Vets are warning pet owners not to forget the slip-slop-slap message for their animals.

Investigating sunscreens

In this activity, students use UV beads to investigate the effectiveness of different sunscreen lotions.

Positive and negative effects of UV rays

Article explaining the positive and negative effects of UV radiation.

Article about the Water Safety Day that took place in Gisborne, December 5, 1973.

Introducing … “Water-Goon Godfrey”… - (Te Ao Hou - No. 30 March 1960)

Introducing … “Water-Goon Godfrey”… - (Te Ao Hou - No. 30 March 1960)

Meet Water-Goon Godfrey – a pitiful fool When it came to respecting beach, river or pool. He wouldn't take heed: would never be warned: In fact “Water-Safety,” Godfrey scorned! BE WARNED… DON'T BE ...

Water safety group warns of net fishing dangers

WaterSafe Auckland says a traditional Pacific Island fishing method is dangerous in New Zealand waters because of the powerful surf.

Cartoon referring to the proposed law change that requires paddling pools to be fenced/emptied.

Summertime motorists should consider wearing gloves

Summertime motorists should consider wearing gloves

Motorists are being urged to wear gloves to protect themselves against getting skin cancer.

Calls for more water safety awareness in the Pacific community

Calls for more water safety awareness in the Pacific community

People in Auckland's Pacific community are calling for increased water safety awareness, after the dinghy tragedy in which a father and his 7-year-old son drowned.

Cartoon referring to safety during the holidays.

Pupils at the Awapuni School have been taking instruction in water safety.

Safety Week parade float

Safety Week parade float

Water safety float.

Ecologist says swimming hole safety is worse

Ecologist says swimming hole safety is worse

Swimming in rivers and lakes during the summer holidays is a rite of passage for many New Zealanders - but how clean and safe are many of those swimming holes?

Children learning to swim at Evans Bay, Wellington

Children learning to swim at Evans Bay, Wellington

Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4....

Schools struggle to keep pools afloat.

About 156 New Zealand school pools closed in the last five years - and 130 more are at risk, Water Safety says.

A light-hearted approach to lessons on water safety.

In summer, when the air is hot and sticky, insects are everywhere. The blackfly, known in New Zealand as the sandfly, are among these insects. Although sandflies are year round creatures, their bus...

Lifejackets are an important piece of equipment for most recreational activities associated with water. Every year people drown in New Zealand as a result of not wearing a life jacket. In this phot...

Practise road safety

Practise road safety

Each year sees people killed and injured on New Zealand roads. As a result, a number of road safety campaigns encourage people to keep safe on our roads. This poster, developed for a 1937 road safe...

UV sunburn and skin cancer

A short video about the effects of UV and how it can cause skin cancer.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Beach safety tips, beach education and general information on surf lifesaving in New Zealand.

Water safety activity book

Activities and information to help children enjoy our waterways safely.

Splish! Splash! water safety song

A water safety song.

Summer fire safety tips

Nothing says ‘summer’ like a campfire or bonfire, but these activities also present safety hazards.

How to be safe when you’re in the sun

Article providing information about how to stay safe in the sun.

Sunburn serenade

Song about sun safety.

Water Safety NZ

Provides information on how to be safe in and around water.

Information about how to keep safe this summer.

Summer water safety activity book

Activities related to summer safety.

Here are some tips to keep you safe during your visit to the beach.

Article providing information about sunburn.

Lifejackets are essential for all recreational activities on the water.

Sun safety information from the American Cancer Society.

Play it safe – lovin' the beach

Song about being safe at the beach.

Why do we have to wear sunscreen?

The importance of wearing sunscreen.

Contains information on how to be safe in the New Zealand sun while having fun.

Holiday road toll

The Christmas/New Year holiday period road toll.

Although summer is a great time to enjoy picnics and barbecues outdoors, it is important to take care when dealing with food in order to prevent food poisoning. Food poisoning is especially common ...

Summer surprise

Summer surprise

New Zealand’s unique environment makes us vulnerable to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. During summer people are strongly advised to ‘slip, slop and slap’ sun block on to protect themselves against...

Dear 16-year-old me

Video raising awareness about melanoma.

Sun safe summer activity pack

Activities related to summer safety.

Summer safety tips: sun and water safety

Summer safety tips provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A gallery of images related to summer safety.

Jason gets some safety tips with Matt Claridge from Water Safety NZ.

Lou and Lou make sure everyone plays it safe in and near the swimming pool!

How to spot a rip current

A short video on how to spot dangerous rip tides at the beach.

Summer food safety tips

Video containing food safety tips for summer.

Tips to keep safe while biking.

Outdoor fire safety

Safety tips for campfires, bonfires, and hāngi.

Safety in the outdoors

Five essential things to do before you go to ensure you have a great trip and make it home.

How to be safe 2 scoot

Do you wear a helmet when using a scooter?

Bites and stings

What to do for bites and stings.

Consider copying and pasting these articles about being SunSmart into your staff newsletter or emails.

The warmth of summer is a welcome relief after a long cold winter, but too much sun can be harmful. This story addresses some of the dangers, and how you can protect yourself from harmful UV rays o...

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